At higher altitudes: (A) Boiling point of a liquid decreases. (\$) Boiling point of a liquid increases. (C) No change in boiling point. D. Melting point of ice does not change. Click here to zoom \( \nearrow \)
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This means that the pressure exerted on the liquid is lower compared to sea level. According to the phase diagram of a substance, the boiling point is the temperature at which the vapor pressure of the liquid equals the atmospheric pressure. Since the Show more…
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